Abstract
Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is the best alternative for feeding newborns and infants, benefiting the child, the mother, family and society. There are positive and negative covariates influencing the initiation and maintenance of EBF.
Objective: To assess the effects of covariates in maintaining EBF after two months, according to type of care received.
Patients and Method: Randomized controlled clinical trial with follow-up of women and children regarding prevalence of EBF after 8 weeks, and positive and negative EBF covariates in the two forms of delivery. Sample: 649 postpartum women (330 received comprehensive care and 319 traditional form of care).
Results: Prevalence of EBF at 8 weeks corresponded to 56.1% in comprehensive mode and 48.9% in traditional mode (p = 0.06). There are significantly different EBF results at 8 weeks according to age, birth type and education between both cares. The positive EBF covariates are greater reported for the comprehensive care (p < 0.0001).
Conclusion: Although there are no variables that independently affect the EBF initiation and duration at 8 weeks, the comprehensive care benefits them.
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